Peoria, IL ó The Pekin Friends of 47 are pleased to announce their annual bowl-a-thon, a special benefit for
WTVP-Public Media for Central Illinois. This yearís event will be held Saturday, March
2nd at Sunset Lanes on Court
Street in Pekin, Check in at noon and bowling begins at at 1:00 p.m. The event features bowling, food, fun for the whole family, prizes and menís
and ladiesí trophies for individual high scores and most money raised for WTVP.

Everyone is welcome. Bowlers may register as singles or as teams of up to five people. League bowlers are also welcome
to use their league play in support of the bowl-a-thon.

Bowlers are asked to recruit pledges to support their scores, and all proceeds will be donated to WTVP.
Typically, bowlers ask friends, family and co-workers to either pledge a few cents per pin, or donate a flat fee up front.
Each bowler who raises at least $47 for the station will receive a commemorative bowl-a-thon t-shirt.

Cost:

Bowler with pledges - $6

Bowler with out pledges - $10

* includes three games of
bowling, shoe rental and snacks.

Trophies:

Men's & Women's High Score

2nd High Score

Most Money Raised

Prizes:

Door Prizes for everyone

T-Shirt for anyone with at least $47 in
pledges

The bowl-a-thon is the Pekin Friendsí major annual fundraising event. The Pekin Friends of 47
is a civic group that supports the educational mission of public television station WTVP 47 through volunteerism and fundraising.
Proceeds from the bowl-a-thon typically go to support childrenís programming and special projects at the station.